16 USC § 4907 - Moratoria for species not covered by Convention

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identifier: "/us/usc/t16/s4907"
source: "usc"
legal_status: "official_prima_facie"
title: "16 USC § 4907 - Moratoria for species not covered by Convention"
title_number: 16
title_name: "CONSERVATION"
section_number: "4907"
section_name: "Moratoria for species not covered by Convention"
chapter_number: 69
chapter_name: "WILD EXOTIC BIRD CONSERVATION"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 102–440, title I, § 108, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2229.)"
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# § 4907. Moratoria for species not covered by Convention

**(a)** **In general** The Secretary shall—

**(1)** review periodically the trade in species of exotic birds that are not listed in any Appendix to the Convention; and

**(2)** after notice and an opportunity for public comment, establish a moratorium or quota on—

**(A)** importation of any species of exotic birds from one or more countries of origin for the species, if the Secretary determines that—

**(i)** the findings described in section 4905(c)(2), (3), and (4) of this title cannot be made with respect to the species; and

**(ii)** the moratorium or quota is necessary for the conservation of the species or is otherwise consistent with the purpose of this chapter; or

**(B)** the importation of all species of exotic birds from a particular country, if—

**(i)** the country has not developed and implemented a management program for exotic birds in trade generally, that ensures both the conservation and the humane treatment of exotic birds during capture, transport, and maintenance; and

**(ii)** the Secretary finds that the moratorium or quota is necessary for the conservation of the species or is otherwise consistent with the purpose of this chapter.

**(b)** **Termination of quota or moratorium** The Secretary shall terminate a quota or moratorium established under subsection (a) if the Secretary finds that the reasons for establishing the quota or moratorium no longer exist.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 102–440, title I, § 108, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2229.)